Extended Reach Drilling (ERD)
| Start Date | End Date | Venue | Fees (US $) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extended Reach Drilling (ERD) | 01 Jun 2026 | 05 Jun 2026 | Pretoria, South Africa | $ 4,500 | Register |
| Extended Reach Drilling (ERD) | 07 Sept 2026 | 11 Sept 2026 | Nairobi, Kenya | $ 4,500 | Register |
| Extended Reach Drilling (ERD) | 02 Nov 2026 | 06 Nov 2026 | Live-Online | $ 2,500 | Register |
Extended Reach Drilling (ERD)
| Start Date | End Date | Venue | Fees (US $) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Extended Reach Drilling (ERD) | 01 Jun 2026 | 05 Jun 2026 | Pretoria, South Africa | $ 4,500 |
| Extended Reach Drilling (ERD) | 07 Sept 2026 | 11 Sept 2026 | Nairobi, Kenya | $ 4,500 |
| Extended Reach Drilling (ERD) | 02 Nov 2026 | 06 Nov 2026 | Live-Online | $ 2,500 |
Introduction
This training course will focus to improve the participants’ understanding of the design and operational aspects of high angle drilling. The practices for complicated highly deviated wells will be covered and participants will receive instructions on planning and evaluating these wells based on the objectives and how to perform the proper planning for an ERD well. In addition, this training course will cover which drilling parameters should be focused during both planning and execution for a well with fewer problems well.
This training course will highlight:
- ERD and highly deviated candidate wells
- Understanding challenges and limitations
- Calculating important parameters
- Understanding Drilling/Tubular run challenges and solutions
Objectives
- Improve understanding of high angle drilling
- Gain confidence in an engineering approach to drilling
- Be able to explain why certain practices worked (or didn’t work) on previous wells
- Be able to anticipate when (and why) different techniques may be required on future wells
- Experience fewer problems on future wells
By the end of the training, participants will be able to:
Training Methodology
The program is delivered in a combination of lecture-style and computer-based training. In addition, a significant amount of time is set aside for small working group activity when addressing case study problems. Extensive use is made of case study material to underline the key aspects of the course and to give the delegates exposure to current best practice.
Who Should Attend?
This training course is suitable for a wide range of professionals. These include:
- Drilling and Completion Engineers
- Drilling and Completion Supervisors
- Drilling Managers
- Technical support personnel
- Subsurface teams
- Project Managers
Course Outline
Day 1: Definitions and Introduction
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What is ERD
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Definitions and Achievements
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High Angle Differences
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Simple well Planning
Day 2: Design Factors 1
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Trajectory Planning
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Torque and Draq basics
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Bulking Basics
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Rig and Equipment for ERD
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Tripping and Backreaming
Day 3: Design Factors 2
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Hole Cleaning
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Surge and Swab
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Connection Practices
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Hydraulics and ECD Management
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Hole Condition Monitoring
Day 4: Design Factors 3
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Wellbore Stability Basics
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Differential Sticking
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Tubular Running
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Casing Floatation
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Tubular and Drill Pipe Wear
Day 5: Design Factors 4
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Cementing
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Vibration
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Bit and BHA Selection
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Surveying
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Well Design Example

